In the Crease - The ESPN NHL Podcast with Linda Cohn & Emily Kaplan

This week our guest is.... You! We play back great pre-deadline questions from our loyal listeners (6:27).. Plus, which deals have surprised us so far (33:18)?

Penguins land Jason Zucker (6:20). Hockey Icon Willie O'Ree talks diversity in Hockey, Akim Aliu, & Ovechkin's pursuit of 894 (19:14). Plus, NHL back to the Olympics (36:10)?

The Capitals' Alex Ovechkin is close to joining an elite club in hockey, as just the eighth player in NHL history to score 700 goals. Ovi's had his stumbles, but he's on track to beat none other than Wayne Gretzky for the all-time scoring record. ESPN's Greg Wyshynski tells Mina Kimes how Ovechkin's durability, longevity, and high-scoring power have dazzled over time, and what it'll take for him to best The Great One's legendary record of 894 goals.

Gritty acquittal, & More Ovechkin history. Flyers C Sean Couturier joins us to talk about Philly's playoff push (17:35). We also talk Trade Deadline and bubble teams (25:20)

Greg & Emily record from All Star Weekend in St Louis, recapping the Game with Stephen Whyno. What else can the NHL do (4:51)? We then grade the Skills Competition (19:40).

The Devils fire Ray Shero (2:41). Josh Smith of "Scouting The Refs" talks about covering hockey officials (13:50). We rank the 5 biggest questions about playoff races (33:17).

Another firing (2:30). NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly talks about All Star festivities & Olympic involvement (13:05). Plus, Greg & Emily hand out Midseason Grades (29.30).

Our annual tradition continues, as Greg & Emily look back at some of the most significant stories to take place in the hockey world, in 2019. Find out where each one ranked!

We react to the Taylor Hall trade, & discuss what it means for Arizona (9:11). Legendary Voice Actor & Red Wings fan Rob Paulsen shares stories of Hockey royalty (13:10).

Greg recaps the Board of Governors meeting from Cali (2:40). Amanda Kessel talks about the USA/Canada rivalry (10:10). Plus, how will NHL fix it's culture problem (23:53)